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The Terminator · 03-08-2003, 10:36 PM

What a great day spent working on my truck. I changed the headlights to halogens, fixed that battery so that it was secure, and replaced a throttle spring. I also filled the radiator with about a half gallon of antifreeze going in. I had some left over from "winterizing" a few cats that would not stay out of my garage and off of my stuff.

I have a real good mechanic, I have watched his children grow up, and I have paid him a good sum of money over the years. I don't want him near this truck, I like working on it myself. It sure is relaxing. It looks like I may be wanting to buy some headlight bezels later on.

I even got my wife to ride in it to the park today, to let my son play for a while. She hates it, but that is one of the reasons that I like it more. She calls it "the lemon". She does not understand that I spend money on it because I want to, not because I have to. I do like my old truck, and like all of my blessings, I thank the good Lord for it.

Anybody else working on their trucks today? - Ted

Blue_71 · 03-08-2003, 10:45 PM

got some work done to mine yesterday, finished lifting the front and started putting on u-bolts.. fixed the clutch linkage today and worked on the u-bolts some more.. it may go on its first 1 mile run tomarow!!

68_Step · 03-08-2003, 10:47 PM

Not today, but there is tomorrow! It si relaxing, isn't it?

The Terminator · 03-08-2003, 10:47 PM

Blue71
I enjoy that picture in your avatar that you posted in another thread. Best - Teed

72shadetree · 03-08-2003, 10:48 PM

fooled around with the carb today

68_c10_on20s · 03-08-2003, 10:55 PM

i piddled around today on mine i got the gas tank mounted now just have to find a filler neck ans hose then its done suppose to be nice here all week and i work nights so when i get home in the mornin i got a few hrs to kill got my hood on yesterday gonna start on my interior next..Steve

big blue 72 · 03-08-2003, 10:56 PM

picked up a power steering box and auto trans steering column out of a 69, and got a good gas tank and back window to trade.
Any body need 'em?
i still need a power steering pump, brackets and pulley.
Any you Ohio guys need this stuff?

67cst · 03-08-2003, 11:01 PM

i put in a solid 9 hours today with my dad, we did all the brake lines, fuel line, cleaned up where the frame was shortened and painted that, moved the rear cab mounts back 12" , stuck the auto trans xmember in, cleaned up and painted the motor mounts and dropped the 327/th400 in and bolted that all down, oh and also drilled some holes in the frame and bolted the front sway bar up...im beat now and tomorrow we wanna get the blazer tank in...thats the plan anyways

**Palf70Step** · 03-08-2003, 11:08 PM

Thanks to mother nature, nope too wet today....But I guess it was all for the better. Cleared out a big HoneyDo list. Like was said, there is always tomorrow.

hobby67stepside · 03-08-2003, 11:37 PM

I worked on fitting a radiator in. I ordered a new one for a '71 with a BB 'cuz that's the closest listing my local parts store had for these PU's. Anyway with just a little metal work on the support its going to work fine in my '67. Should have plenty of cooling capacity for the 454 I'm going to run. Four row core and about 33" long by 18" high.

toms68cst · 03-08-2003, 11:39 PM

Work on my truck?? It never got above -8 here.

greasemonkey · 03-08-2003, 11:44 PM

Cleaned and adjusted the brakes, then it started raining.
BTW, I figured you were just kidding about the antifreeze & cats.... but I had a cat (se was like 12-13 yrs old) that had to be put down because of kidney failure, and the vet said it was probably from drinking antifreeze.. so even if you guys don't like cats, don't leave open antifreeze around, it wouldn't be good to kill them because they get in your garage now and then.

Blue_71 · 03-08-2003, 11:49 PM

ok after i replied i wasnt satisfied with my work list, just got in from finishing bolting up a brake line and test fitting the front driveshaft for header clearance

thanks terminator, thats my favorite picture of that truck..

The Terminator · 03-09-2003, 12:16 AM

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Originally posted by greasemonkey
Cleaned and adjusted the brakes, then it started raining.
BTW, I figured you were just kidding about the antifreeze & cats.... but I had a cat (se was like 12-13 yrs old) that had to be put down because of kidney failure, and the vet said it was probably from drinking antifreeze.. so even if you guys don't like cats, don't leave open antifreeze around, it wouldn't be good to kill them because they get in your garage now and then.

Yeah, just kidding about the cats.

Sorry for bringing up a bad memory.

Longhorn Man · 03-09-2003, 12:40 AM

big blue 72, how far are you from Columbus, and how much rust is in your tank? I might be interested if the price is right.
I installed new wiper plades. Yipeee.

The Terminator · 03-09-2003, 12:44 AM

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Originally posted by longhornmail

I installed new wiper plades. Yipeee.

Did you sit around in your underwear for the rest of the day, and smoke cigars? - Ted

Longhorn Man · 03-09-2003, 12:56 AM

nope, sat around at work in my underwear though...does that count?

O'l Buck · 03-09-2003, 02:42 AM

Wow! your box looks almost like mine. Orange paint, grey primer and all!!!!......I didn't get to work on mine today.....I had to work on a blisterpak machine at work all day. To danged cold to work on trucks today anyhow.

casey · 03-09-2003, 03:38 AM

Pretty nippy here too, but tomorrows going to start warming up, I think spring is here, the fun begins, did get my sway bar on the other day though, hope everybody has a great summer. happy tinkering

sgtjed · 03-09-2003, 04:50 AM

i went out and fixed the set in mine today and ended up sitting in the drive making vroom noises in it with my son.

even though it runs and drives i still like to do that as a part of my child hood that i wont let die

then i went to work.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-09-2003, 05:26 AM

Sunday is the day for my chevy project's hope fully i can complete the list i made while at work all week!!!

A.P. · 03-09-2003, 06:45 AM

It is a joy working on these old trucks, I can spend the entire day. But the wife really hates it. :p

PanelDeland · 03-09-2003, 10:33 AM

Got in mine sat A.M. and it wouldn't start so I spent the day pulling and cleaning the starter and related cabling. Since my back-up alarm wasn't working I redid the wiring on it and lubed the linkages for the shifter and clutch.Then I went for a cruise and came home to sit around in my underwear and not smoke cigars but I did smoke a cig or 2 and munch on chocolate in between.
BTW my wife won't ride in mine either but she likes for me to go work on it so I'm out of her hair.

**Desert Rat** · 03-09-2003, 10:38 AM

Cats.I had some strays that wouldnt stay out of my shed,and theyd piss on everything,bring in their mice and birds and leave the carcass.for some reason they dont visit anymore

this town is plagged with strays,they go in the dumpster in the alley,they sh!t in the sand in the little cactus garden my wife planted,heck this winted i got to mutilate one that was under the hood of my truck,it screamed like crazy,i thought something was wrong with my truck,i reved it up to listen and it got louder so i shut her down,popped the hood,there was a deformed cat,it was mostly intact disfigured and dead,no tail.worst part is i had to pull it out of my inner fenderwell area,and i felt kind of bad tossing it on the ground,but i wasnt gonna put it in the back of my truck and take it to work.As far as working on my truck i need to,i need to get it ready to put on ebay.clean it up a little,throw on some new tires,pull the tach,tilt and buckets and send it down the road.

Hotrod70C10 · 03-09-2003, 03:29 PM

Well..... My trailing arm and panhard bushings came in earlier this week. I went and picked up a b&m street & strip shift kit Friday evening. I haven't gotten around to putting anything on the truck yet though. I'll be ordering a 1406 edelbrock carb, new cam & lifters, timing chain, and felpro gasket kit this week. I probably won't get around to installing everything until next weekend. I just can't wait until I get the vortec's bolted on!!!

03-08-2003, 10:36 PM	#1
The Terminator Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dallas, GA 35 miles northwest of the armpit Posts: 51	Working on my truck today.... What a great day spent working on my truck. I changed the headlights to halogens, fixed that battery so that it was secure, and replaced a throttle spring. I also filled the radiator with about a half gallon of antifreeze going in. I had some left over from "winterizing" a few cats that would not stay out of my garage and off of my stuff. I have a real good mechanic, I have watched his children grow up, and I have paid him a good sum of money over the years. I don't want him near this truck, I like working on it myself. It sure is relaxing. It looks like I may be wanting to buy some headlight bezels later on. I even got my wife to ride in it to the park today, to let my son play for a while. She hates it, but that is one of the reasons that I like it more. She calls it "the lemon". She does not understand that I spend money on it because I want to, not because I have to. I do like my old truck, and like all of my blessings, I thank the good Lord for it. Anybody else working on their trucks today? - Ted Attached Images __________________ The Terminator John 3:16 1968 C10 SWB Stepside Last edited by The Terminator; 03-08-2003 at 10:39 PM.

03-08-2003, 10:47 PM	#4
The Terminator Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dallas, GA 35 miles northwest of the armpit Posts: 51	Blue71 I enjoy that picture in your avatar that you posted in another thread. Best - Teed __________________ The Terminator John 3:16 1968 C10 SWB Stepside Last edited by The Terminator; 03-08-2003 at 10:54 PM.

03-08-2003, 10:48 PM	#5
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	fooled around with the carb today __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

03-08-2003, 10:55 PM	#6
68_c10_on20s Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Waxahachie TX Posts: 773	work? i piddled around today on mine i got the gas tank mounted now just have to find a filler neck ans hose then its done suppose to be nice here all week and i work nights so when i get home in the mornin i got a few hrs to kill got my hood on yesterday gonna start on my interior next..Steve

03-08-2003, 11:01 PM	#8
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	i put in a solid 9 hours today with my dad, we did all the brake lines, fuel line, cleaned up where the frame was shortened and painted that, moved the rear cab mounts back 12" , stuck the auto trans xmember in, cleaned up and painted the motor mounts and dropped the 327/th400 in and bolted that all down, oh and also drilled some holes in the frame and bolted the front sway bar up...im beat now and tomorrow we wanna get the blazer tank in...thats the plan anyways __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

03-08-2003, 10:47 PM	#3
68_Step Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Marshfield, MO Posts: 355	Not today, but there is tomorrow! It si relaxing, isn't it?

03-08-2003, 10:56 PM	#7
big blue 72 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: hamilton,ohio,usa Posts: 1,499	picked up a power steering box and auto trans steering column out of a 69, and got a good gas tank and back window to trade. Any body need 'em? i still need a power steering pump, brackets and pulley. Any you Ohio guys need this stuff?

03-08-2003, 11:08 PM	#9
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,816	Thanks to mother nature, nope too wet today....But I guess it was all for the better. Cleared out a big HoneyDo list. Like was said, there is always tomorrow. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-08-2003, 11:37 PM	#10
hobby67stepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 952	I worked on fitting a radiator in. I ordered a new one for a '71 with a BB 'cuz that's the closest listing my local parts store had for these PU's. Anyway with just a little metal work on the support its going to work fine in my '67. Should have plenty of cooling capacity for the 454 I'm going to run. Four row core and about 33" long by 18" high. __________________ '05 2500 HD Silverado 6.0 liter '97 2500 4X4 454 eng '92 2500 4X4 350 eng '78 K20 4X4 400 eng '70 Boss 302 (owner for 27 years) '57 Ford shortbox 383 stroker TH350 tranny '23 T-bucket (built in '78) '02 Explorer '67 C-10 short step NW Iowa

03-08-2003, 11:39 PM	#11
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,282	Work on my truck?? It never got above -8 here. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

03-08-2003, 11:44 PM	#12
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	Cleaned and adjusted the brakes, then it started raining. BTW, I figured you were just kidding about the antifreeze & cats.... but I had a cat (se was like 12-13 yrs old) that had to be put down because of kidney failure, and the vet said it was probably from drinking antifreeze.. so even if you guys don't like cats, don't leave open antifreeze around, it wouldn't be good to kill them because they get in your garage now and then. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

03-09-2003, 12:40 AM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	big blue 72, how far are you from Columbus, and how much rust is in your tank? I might be interested if the price is right. I installed new wiper plades. Yipeee.

03-09-2003, 12:56 AM	#17
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	nope, sat around at work in my underwear though...does that count?

03-09-2003, 02:42 AM	#18
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	Wow! your box looks almost like mine. Orange paint, grey primer and all!!!!......I didn't get to work on mine today.....I had to work on a blisterpak machine at work all day. To danged cold to work on trucks today anyhow. __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

03-09-2003, 03:38 AM	#19
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	Pretty nippy here too, but tomorrows going to start warming up, I think spring is here, the fun begins, did get my sway bar on the other day though, hope everybody has a great summer. happy tinkering



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03-09-2003, 04:50 AM	#20
sgtjed What if? Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Choctaw,Oklahoma Posts: 649	i went out and fixed the set in mine today and ended up sitting in the drive making vroom noises in it with my son. even though it runs and drives i still like to do that as a part of my child hood that i wont let die then i went to work. __________________ 2002 red extended cab Silverado 2002 Wheatland yellow Suburban

03-09-2003, 05:26 AM	#21
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,602	Sunday is the day for my chevy project's hope fully i can complete the list i made while at work all week!!! __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-09-2003, 06:45 AM	#22
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	It is a joy working on these old trucks, I can spend the entire day. But the wife really hates it. :p

03-09-2003, 10:33 AM	#23
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03-09-2003, 10:38 AM	#24
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	Cats.I had some strays that wouldnt stay out of my shed,and theyd piss on everything,bring in their mice and birds and leave the carcass.for some reason they dont visit anymore this town is plagged with strays,they go in the dumpster in the alley,they sh!t in the sand in the little cactus garden my wife planted,heck this winted i got to mutilate one that was under the hood of my truck,it screamed like crazy,i thought something was wrong with my truck,i reved it up to listen and it got louder so i shut her down,popped the hood,there was a deformed cat,it was mostly intact disfigured and dead,no tail.worst part is i had to pull it out of my inner fenderwell area,and i felt kind of bad tossing it on the ground,but i wasnt gonna put it in the back of my truck and take it to work.As far as working on my truck i need to,i need to get it ready to put on ebay.clean it up a little,throw on some new tires,pull the tach,tilt and buckets and send it down the road.

03-09-2003, 03:29 PM	#25
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	Well..... My trailing arm and panhard bushings came in earlier this week. I went and picked up a b&m street & strip shift kit Friday evening. I haven't gotten around to putting anything on the truck yet though. I'll be ordering a 1406 edelbrock carb, new cam & lifters, timing chain, and felpro gasket kit this week. I probably won't get around to installing everything until next weekend. I just can't wait until I get the vortec's bolted on!!! __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

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